Shirley Botansky's Blog Posts

Home Prices Are Back on the Rise

Home Prices Are Back on the RiseSome HighlightsLooking at monthly home price data from six expert sources shows the worst home price declines are behind us, and they’re;

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Real Estate Continues To Be the Best Investment

Real Estate Continues To Be the Best Investment [INFOGRAPHIC]Some HighlightsAccording to a recent Gallup poll, real estate has been voted the best long-term investment for 11

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What Homebuyers Need To Know About Credit Scores

What Homebuyers Need To Know About Credit ScoresIf you’re thinking about buying a home, you should know your credit score’s a critical piece of the puzzle when it comes to qualifying for

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Why Buying a Vacation Home Beats Renting One This Summer

For many of us, visiting the same vacation spot every year is a summer tradition that’s fun, relaxing, and restful. If that sounds like you, now’s the time to think about your plans and

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Stress-Free Home Cleaning: 27 Practical Tactics for Busy Households

Stress-Free Home Cleaning: 27 Practical Tactics for Busy Households Keeping a clean and orderly home is a challenge for many of us. Between busy work schedules, social obligations, and family

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What You Need To Know About Home Price News

What You Need To Know About Home Price NewsThe National Association of Realtors (NAR) will release its latest Existing Home Sales Report tomorrow. The information it contains on home prices may

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Homeowners Have Incredible Equity To Leverage Right Now

Even though home prices have moderated over the last year, many homeowners still have an incredible amount of equity. But what is equity? In the simplest terms, equity is the difference between the

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How to Become a Homeowner on a First-Time Buyer’s Budget

 It's not easy being a first-time homebuyer right now. At the end of last year, housing affordability hit an all-time low.1 Additionally, mortgage rates have risen significantly since 2021,

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